Food Access Project
Food Access Project, dba vivery community nfp, is a public charity that leverages technology, community partnerships, and innovative programs to increase access to nutritious food. We fundraise to provide vivery live find food maps and related technology to food banks and pantries at no cost. In addition, we partner with local communities to deliver food is medicine programs that connect individuals and families to nutritious food, resources, and support services.
Food Access Project at a glance
In short: Food Access Project gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -63.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +81.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $731,940
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Food Access Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sinai Health System ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $69K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sinai Health System Chicago, IL | Community health worker support of medically tailored grocery pilot with the hospital | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731,940 | $1,423,947 | $1,380,894 | $25,000 | 1 | $208,540 |
| 2024 | $903,690 | $1,264,104 | $1,017,049 | $69,000 | 5 | $39,061 |
| 2023 | $616,585 | $841,426 | $483,425 | $22,432 | 4 | $6,233 |
| 2022 | $229,521 | $266,838 | $42,067 | — | — | — |
About Food Access Project
Based on IRS filings
Food Access Project is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $732K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $209K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Food Access Project is led by Meghan Zimmerman, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Meghan Zimmerman
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2025)
Nasrin Thierer
President & Chair
President → President & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Phillips
Board Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorry Carlson
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ashley Friend (2024) — Managing Director & Community Ptnrshp
- Former: Jon Phillips (2023) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $149K, to Meghan Zimmerman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Food Access Project
How much does Food Access Project give each year?
Food Access Project gave $25K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
How large is Food Access Project?
Food Access Project reported $732K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Food Access Project?
Food Access Project is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $732K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Food Access Project operate?
Food Access Project has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Food Access Project's EIN?
Food Access Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2508030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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